Bowls Greenkeeping Seminars 2026 – Learn, Connect & Take Your Green to the Next Level

Whether you’re an experienced greenkeeper or a volunteer helping out at your club, our Bowls Greenkeeping Seminars are designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge you can apply straight away.
These engaging, informative sessions bring together bowls greenkeepers from across the country to share ideas, tackle challenges and understand the science behind maintaining top-quality playing surfaces.

Seminar Venues (as of 16th February 2026- more may be added)

1️⃣ Chew Stoke Bowling Club – Bristol
Walley Court Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol BS40 8XN

2️⃣ Northampton Whyte Melville Bowling Club – Northampton
Talavera Way, Moulton, Northampton NN3 6FR

3️⃣ Wantage Bowling Club – Oxfordshire
Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8DW

Places are limited, so please ensure you book onto the venue closest to you.

What to Expect on the Day

9.00am – Registration & Refreshments

9.30am Introduction & Welcome

Greens Maintenance During the Bowling Season

On-Green Demonstration

12.30pm – Complimentary Lunch

1.00pm
Mower Maintenance
Grass Seed Selection
Grant Funding

2.30pm – Turf Clinic

From practical demonstrations on the green to detailed discussions on machinery, seed selection and funding, the day is packed with value from start to finish.

Why Attend?

The seminars focus on real-world solutions for real clubs, covering topics such as:

• The importance of regular spiking and aeration to get air, water, and fertiliser into the soil
• Correct topdressing techniques
• Mower maintenance for consistent performance
• Choosing the right grass seed for your green
• How grant funding can help support improvements
• Preventative approaches to keep greens healthy – little and often is the key

You’ll leave with practical steps you can implement immediately and the confidence to maintain a healthy, playable green.

Testimonials from Previous Attendees

“The whole seminar was really engaging and enthusiastic – the way the session is run gets everyone involved and makes things happen in the room. We’re a bit different because we’re a crown green club, so our challenges aren’t about keeping a perfectly flat surface like flat greens; it’s about managing the dips, swerves and basins that make the game tricky. What I took away from today is practical advice I can actually use. Things like the importance of regular spiking to get air, water and fertiliser down into the soil – something that often surprises people during the season. Even if it looks messy at first, it really helps the green in the long run.
We’ve been to seminars before, but this one stood out. It’s packed with useful ideas and demonstrates how small, consistent improvements can make a big difference. It’s  worth attending for anyone who wants to take their greenkeeping to the next level.”
Neil Cheadle, Stretton Bowls Club

“A very informative day – I’ve never been to anything like it before. I started out helping on the green with almost no knowledge about how it worked, but the seminar was incredibly clear and easy to follow. I’ve come away with a solid plan to help improve our green and keep it in top condition going forward. A great experience for anyone looking to learn practical, hands-on greenkeeping skills.”
Alan Harrison, Henhurst & District Bowls Club

“A fantastic day for networking with other like-minded people who face the same challenges we do. The seminar was packed with practical advice and insights and it’s great to share experiences and solutions with others in the same boat. I’d highly recommend it to anyone involved in greenkeeping – it’s not just about learning, it’s about connecting and taking away ideas you can actually use. We can’t wait for next year!”
David Linney, Market Bosworth Bowls Club

“The day was full of really useful information throughout. I came to learn more about machinery and the proper way to use it, but I also picked up a lot about topdressing – I realised I’d been doing it wrong and now understand the better practices to follow with the machinery. A very worthwhile seminar.”
James Anderson-Ray, Hanbury & Draycott

“The main theme for me was ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ We’ll definitely be putting into practice what we’ve learned going forward. Stuart and Jason have been excellent – knowledgeable, witty and funny with it. They really know their turf and put it across in a way that makes it easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.”
Dave Cave, Thringstone

“I’ve been on one of these seminars before, which was good, but this one has really taken things to another level. I’ve learned so much about the importance of aeration and how it’s all about prevention rather than cure going forward. The message of ‘little and often is the key’ really stood out to me. Sessions like this are invaluable for helping clubs like ours to understand what’s needed to keep our greens healthy and playable.”
Chris Sparks, Thringstone

“Absolutely brilliant – a superb seminar and a real eye-opener. We usually do everything ourselves at Wanstead Bowls Club in Essex, so it was really important for us to learn more about the science behind it all. Lots of useful information to take away. There are a lot of clubs out there that need this kind of help, and it can be hard work getting them to wake up to the importance of greenkeeping. I’d be more than happy to host one of these seminars at our club.”
Chris Dennis, Wanstead BC (Essex)

More Than a Seminar – It’s a Network

Beyond the technical knowledge, these seminars provide an opportunity to connect with other clubs facing the same challenges whether you’re managing a flat green or dealing with the dips and swerves of a crown green surface.
You’ll leave with practical tips, solutions and a network of like-minded people who understand your challenges.

Secure Your Place
Places are limited and demand is high.
Choose the venue closest to you

Bristol – Chew Stoke Bowling Club Bristol

Northampton – Northampton Whyte Melville Bowling Club

Oxfordshire – Wantage Bowling Club

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